Trying to get through a break up...I need some help.

. I know how much you want to fight for love because that's what society kinds of tells us to do, especially women. We're told that love is a process and we should do everything possible to fight for the people we love but, this is the real world. I know it's hard, Just 2 weeks ago i broke up with my bf of 3 years because he just didn't love me like he used to and i was tried of it. Everyday i wanted to text him and take him back but, for the greater good and for my own sanity, i let him go.

(I got alittle off track but) My advice is:

  1. Take *ALL of the time you need to grieve whether it be a couple weeks or six months. It's okay to mourn a lost love. A lot of your friends will probably tell you to "get back out there!" but if you're not ready, you don't have to.

  2. If it's meant to be it will be if not that's okay too. Even if he was the love of your life, sometimes things just don't work out, and that's okay.

  3. Do something nice for yourself everyday until you feel better. Get your nails done, take 20 minutes to read a good book, watch your favorite show. Get into a new routine, do things that will make you happy, even if it's only for an hour. Happiness is worth its weight in gold.

  4. Know that he won't be your only love and most definitely won't be your last. Sure you might think of him fondly from time to time but there is someone better out there.

  5. Don't feel guilty for moving on. If he can't acknowledge how great you are then screw him. If you wanna let him go from your heart go for it!

  6. Don't play the "what if game" with yourself it just leads to more sadness. If at the end of the day you did the best you could in the relationship and tried your damnedest. You did enough

  7. Finally, realize that you will not suffer forever. It will all work out in the end.

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